"student-protest"

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Centre over NEET paper leaks, alleging that 152 leaks in 10 years have affected 7.5 crore students with zero convictions, while demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Activist Sonam Wangchuk said he would end his indefinite hunger strike if the Centre assures that no punitive action will be taken against student protesters. He said Union ministers had responded positively to his other demands on compensation and parliamentary discussion

Volunteers, vendors, and community groups have turned Jantar Mantar into a massive open kitchen, distributing free meals, pizzas, biryani, and water to sustain students participating in the CJP's ongoing NEET paper leak protest

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Centre and Delhi Police over alleged excessive force during the July 20 NEET student march to Parliament. The court ordered all CCTV footage preserved and scheduled the next hearing for September 11

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday appealed to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his 25-day hunger strike for his health. The outfit assured Wangchuk that the protest over competitive exam irregularities will continue until demands are met

The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of misusing his Leader of Opposition privileges after his protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence over alleged NEET paper leak issues. BJP leaders alleged political motives, while Congress demanded accountability over police action against student protesters

Opposition parties led by the Congress disrupted Rajya Sabha proceedings for a third day, protesting alleged police action against students over the NEET paper leak issue. Amid sloganeering, the Chairman adjourned the House after tributes and announcements on rail and Sikkim developments

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh criticised the police action against protesters during the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march, urging the government to hear students' demands. He said he expected to be labelled "anti-national" again for speaking out, recalling the backlash after the farmers' protests

Left parties on Monday strongly condemned police action against students participating in the CJP's "Sansad Chalo" march in New Delhi. Leaders demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the scrapping of NTA, and the withdrawal of NEP 2020

Police used teargas and lathis in central Delhi on Monday as thousands protested over competitive exam paper leaks and Sonam Wangchuk's fast. Demonstrators demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, disrupting central Delhi and prompting Parliament adjournments

JNTU-Hyderabad students have written to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy alleging harassment by university administrators over hostel room disputes. The Students Protection Forum has demanded the removal of top officials and a state-wide university grievance cell

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has voiced strong support for students protesting against exam paper leaks. Calling education and safety fundamental rights rather than privileges, she urged for institutional accountability, stating the crisis transcends partisan politics

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday criticised Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over his alleged remarks against protesting students, demanding an apology and resignation. Gandhi accused the BJP of branding critics and dissenters with derogatory labels and reiterated his call for affordable, quality education and fair examinations for students

The Congress will launch its nationwide “Chhatron Ki Goonj” campaign from Kota, led by Rahul Gandhi, to highlight exam paper leaks, recruitment irregularities, unemployment, and youth concerns. The movement aims to mobilise students and job aspirants across India

Students Protection Forum members staged a protest at JNTU-Hyderabad demanding the removal of Vice Chancellor Prof T Kishen Kumar Reddy. The protesters alleged inappropriate behaviour, discrimination against Dalit and tribal students, and restrictions on student access to the university administration.

Following a massive student rally at Jantar Mantar backed by activist Sonam Wangchuk, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke issued a seven-day deadline for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign, warning of sustained nationwide ground protests

Police in Sopore arrested 25 people for disturbing law and order after protests over a teacher accused of student harassment. The teacher has been suspended and booked, with authorities launching a time-bound investigation and temporarily shutting educational institutions

Students of Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge and Technologies, Basar protested over poor medical facilities after 17-year-old student Mallipudi Tejashwini died of leukaemia. They demanded improved healthcare on campus, compensation for the family, and accountability from university authorities

An FIR has been registered against 10 Osmania University students following a protest demanding hostel facilities and the removal of the Director of Campus Women Hostels, Prof. Kalyani Laxmi. Police said the protest violated a university circular banning demonstrations on campus.

PhD aspirants at Kakatiya University, Warangal, staged a protest demanding an increase in seats for the Telugu department. The controversy stems from the cancellation and rescheduling of interviews, with students objecting to the reappearance of the same panel.